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Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault

EIN 36-2897300 · Arlington Hts, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SEXUAL HARM AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
25
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$103,125, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $620,740 spent. COUNSELING - CLIENT CENTERED COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. THE COUNSELING IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP CLIENTS REGAIN A SENSE OF CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES BY PARTICIPATING IN INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, AND FAMILY OR GROUP SERVICES.
  2. $550,063 spent. ADVOCACY - THE AGENCY PROVIDES A HOTLINE THAT IS AVAILABLE TO CALLERS 7 DAYS A WEEK, 24 HOURS A DAY. SERVICES INCLUDE TELEPHONE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND IN PERSON ADVOCACY AT THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND COURT PROCEEDINGS.
  3. $262,273 spent. PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS - VARIOUS PREVENTION PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN IN PRE-SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE PERSONAL SAFETY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SEXUAL HARRASSMENT, RISK REDUCTION, DISPELLING SEXUAL ASSAULT MYTHS, AND OUR CLOTHESLINE PROJECT. COMMUNITY EDUCATION INFORMATION AND PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS, COLLEGES AND AGENCIES. TOPICS MAY INCLUDE RAPE TRAUMA SYNDROME, CHILD SEXUAL ASSUALT PREVENTION, DATE RAPE DRUGS, AND SOCIAL MYTHS AMONG OTHERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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